Sycamore tree proposed to be felled at 6 Dagmar Road in a protected historic area

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Summary

The owner of 6 Dagmar Road is applying to fell a sycamore tree (known as T5) in the garden. Once felled, the stump would be treated to stop regrowth. The reason given is that the tree's roots are causing subsidence damage to the property. The property sits in the Central protected historic area of Cheltenham, a part of town where trees and the overall look of the area are carefully managed. There are also three protected old buildings within a short walk, the nearest being a house on Tivoli Road about a minute away. Felling a tree in a protected historic area requires permission from the council, even when the reason is practical. The council will consider whether the loss of the tree would harm the character of the area.

What you can do

You can comment on this application on Cheltenham Borough Council's planning website using reference 26/00422/CACN. The council can consider the impact on the look and feel of the protected historic area and on nearby protected old buildings, but cannot consider the private effect on neighbouring property values. Comments must focus on planning matters.